At the September 10 City
Council meeting, I had
the honor of recognizing
Village resident and Mrs.
Colorado International
Melissa Heideman,
Cherry Creek High
School (CCHS) Baseball
Coach Marc Johnson,
and the entire Cherry
Creek High School
Baseball team with
proclamations that
highlighted their
contributions to the
community.

Melissa Heideman, honored as Mrs.
Colorado International in April 2012,
competed for the Mrs. International
title against contestants from
throughout the country and finished
in the top 10. Melissa is a dedicated
volunteer who works to raise awareness
and support for the Preeclampsia
Foundation and the American Heart
Association’s Go Red for Women
campaign.

For many of our parents and children
that have grown up in the Village area,
attended CCHS, and played for the
Bruins, we all can appreciate the work
and commitment of one of Cherry
Creek’s finest coaches, Marc Johnson.
Coach Johnson has managed the
CCHS baseball team for the past 40
years. His recent success includes
winning his eighth state title along
with 26 league championships and the
Don Mattingly World Series Title in
2012. Coach Johnson has served as a
leader and mentor to many students,
like several of our Councilmembers
who played for Coach Johnson in high
school. Coach Johnson’s work has
contributed to the success of
thousands of students who have
achieved great things after high school,
in their careers, and in their lives.
On behalf of the City of Greenwood
Village, I thank Mrs. Colorado
International Melissa Heideman,
CCHS Coach Marc Johnson, and the

Mayor Rakowsky with Mrs. Colorado
International Melissa Heideman.
entire CCHS baseball team for
representing our community in the
greatest traditions and working to
make a difference in the lives of
people.

I-25/ARAPAHOE
ROAD
INTERCHANGE
ENVIRONMENTAL
ASSESSMENT
NEARING
COMPLETION
An Environmental Assessment (EA) is
now complete for the I-25 and
Arapahoe Road interchange. This new
construction will reduce congestion
and improve traffic operations and
safety for the traveling public. The EA
identifies an Action Alternative
(Improved Partial Cloverleaf ) and a
No Action (do nothing) Alternative
and their associated transportation,
social and economic, and
environmental impacts.
An open house was held last month
for the public to review findings of the
environmental analysis and learn about
the next phase of the project. Written

GOVERNMENT

council

NOT SURE WHO YOUR
ELECTED OFFICIALS ARE?

CITY

DISTRICT 1

Obtain a list of your state and national government
representatives at www.arapahoevotes.com

DISTRICT 2

DISTRICT 3

DISTRICT 4

Jerry Presley

Jeff Roemer

Gary Kramer

Tom Bishop

jpresley@
greenwoodvillage.com
303-804-4138

jroemer@
greenwoodvillage.com
303-804-4136

gkramer@
greenwoodvillage.com
303-804-4133

tbishop@
greenwoodvillage.com
303-804-4131

Denise Rose

Leslie Schluter

Bette Todd

T.J. Gordon

drose@
greenwoodvillage.com
303-804-4137

lschluter@
greenwoodvillage.com
303-804-4135

btodd@
greenwoodvillage.com
303-804-4134

tgordon@
greenwoodvillage.com
303-804-4132

RAMBLE WITH RON
IN OCTOBER
Federal Highway
Administration
Regional Director
John Cater,
CDOT Chief
Engineer Tim
Harris, Mayor Ron
Rakowsky, and
Region 6 Director
Reza Akhavan.
comments on the alternatives, due October 5, were forwarded to the Federal
Highway Administration that will issue a final decision. If you missed the
meeting and would like to know what was discussed or to learn more about the
project you can visit www.I25ArapahoeRoadEA.com. Final design is the next
phase of the project and is expected to be completed in 2014.
continued on page 4

Have some ideas or suggestions to share
about living or working in Greenwood
Village? Walk and talk with Mayor Ron
Rakowsky at Westlands Park, 5701 South
Quebec Street, on Wednesday, October
17, 2012, and at Tommy Davis Park,
Swim Club Lot, 9200 East Orchard Road
on Monday, October 15, 2012, from
7:30 to 8:30 a.m. (weather permitting).
Registration is not required. For more
information, please call the Mayorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office
at 303-486-5745. Check for updates of
the monthly schedule for Ramble with Ron
at www.greenwoodvillage.com.

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PG. 3

GOVERNMENT

reports

MAYOR RON
continued from page 3

FUNDING FOR ARAPAHOE ROAD
AND YOSEMITE STREET
INTERSECTION OBTAINED
Federal funding was granted by the Denver Regional Council
of Governments (DRCOG) for improvements to Yosemite
Street and Arapahoe Road. Improvements to this intersection
are an important component of the recommended improved
Partial Cloverleaf improvements that I discussed on Page 2
for the I-25 and Arapahoe interchange. The improvements
will include additional turn lane capacity on Yosemite Street
that will allow for greater green signal time for Arapahoe
Road. Due to the proximity of Yosemite Street to I-25,
improved traffic operations at Yosemite Street will also
benefit operations at the I-25 ramp intersections.
While these improvements to Yosemite Street can be
considered the first phase of the improved Partial Cloverleaf
interchange improvements, this project will provide standalone benefits. The proposed improvements are estimated to
cost $5 million, with $3 million funded by the federal
government, and $2 million from local agencies.

BARK FOR ART
Who let the dogs out? What a great turnout for the first Bark
for Art event at Westlands Park in September. This exciting
dog festival, hosted by the Greenwood Village Arts and
Humanities Council and Kuni Lexus, was a fun event for the
entire family and many of our four-legged friends who
seemed to appreciate all the attention. The proceeds from
this event will benefit all the arts programs offered by the
Village and hosted at the Curtis Arts & Humanities Center.
You can read more about the event and see the photos on
page 20 of this Newsletter.

Yosemite Street at Arapahoe Road intersection.

DISCOVER ART
SCAVENGER HUNT
The Greenwood Village Art and Humanities Council is
hosting a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Discover Artâ&#x20AC;? scavenger hunt October 4-19 with
an adult reception on October 27 at the Curtis Center.
Entrants will look for art by various artists at different
locations in the Village. Tickets are available at Greenwood
Village City Hall and the Curtis Center.

MONTHLY FILM FESTIVAL
Film Festival Flix and Comedy Works have partnered to offer
an award-winning film series on a regular basis. The series
opened in September and will continue to offer additional
films monthly that might otherwise be difficult for people to
see. The next films are set to open on October 9. A special
compliment goes to Benjamin Oberman, creator of Film
Festival Flix for his effort to bring this to Greenwood Village.
Benjamin was raised in Greenwood Village and graduated
from Cherry Creek High School. His parents, Paul and
Nancy, continue to live in Greenwood Village.

HIGHLINE CANAL MEETING
WITH CHERRY HILLS

Mayor Rakowsky with the Arts and Humanities Council.
PG. 4

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On Wednesday September 12, it was great for our City
Council and myself to gather with elected officials and staff
from Cherry Hills Village for a joint briefing from Arapahoe
County Commissioner Susan Beckman on the Highline
Canal. The meeting went well and lots of good information
was shared with both Villages. GV

VILLAGE CALENDAR

november2012

Visit
WWW.GREENWOODVILLAGE.COM
for more information
Information is subject to change

The following resident was appointed by the Greenwood
Village City Council:

Every household in Greenwood Village will receive a Citizen Survey
during the week of October 29. The Village would like to assess the
level of resident satisfaction with Village programs and services,
and identify where improvements are needed.

Marion Nutt
At-large
Arts and Humanities
Council
For more information on
how to serve on a Village
board or commission,
please call the City
Clerk’s Office at
303-486-5752.

All residents in single family and multi-family housing will receive a
hard copy of the survey to complete and return in a postage paid
envelope to the Village. In addition, the option of completing the
survey online will also be available. Information will be included
with the hard copy survey mailing.
If you do not receive a copy of the Citizen Survey, please call Matt
Cohrs, Assistant to the City Manager, at 303-486-5746.

An after-hours drop box is available by the flagpole in front of City Hall and is checked
Monday through Friday. The drop box can be used to deliver customer comment cards,
recreation registration and reimbursement forms, employment applications, and municipal
court fines and documents.

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GOVERNMENT

GVTV

channel

AVAILABLE ON COMCAST
CABLE IN GREENWOOD
VILLAGE, GVTV CHANNEL
8 IS AVAILABLE 24
HOURS A DAY, SEVEN
DAYS A WEEK,
PROVIDING INFORMATION
AND PROGRAMMING
REGARDING ISSUES AND
EVENTS IN THE VILLAGE
AND THE DENVER
REGION. FOR A LIST OF
PROGRAMS AIRING ON
CHANNEL 8, PLEASE
REFER TO THIS
SCHEDULE OR VISIT
WWW.GREENWOOD
VILLAGE.COM FOR A
COMPLETE LISTING AND
DESCRIPTION OF
PROGRAMS.

8

PROGRAMS IN OCTOBER
The Greenwood Village
Restaurant Show
Looking for that place to celebrate with
that special someone, have a family dinner
or lunch with a business associate? Watch
this year’s Greenwood Village Restaurant
Show as Mayor Ron Rakowsky visits some
of the finest restaurants in the Village.
From a popular sports hangout, to a
neighborhood sandwich shop, to a
breakfast joint named after a bulldog and a
favorite Lebanese and Greek Restaurant,
witness some of the best food, excellent
service, and hometown hospitality our
community has to offer.
Air Times: Monday-Sunday,
9 a.m., 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Archives of the Mayor’s Show and GV Kids, Ink!®
can be seen at www.greenwoodvillage.com or
on the Greenwood Village Channel on YouTube.

Metro Voices
Produced by the Greater Metro
Telecommunications Consortium (GMTC),
the program focuses on regional issues.
Air Times: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday,
11 a.m. and 8 p.m.

Jazz Cardio Strength Stretch
A powerfully fun and effective workout that
will lift your spirits, strengthen your heart,
muscles, and core. You’ll get a healthy dose
of cardio, strength and stretch moves and
finish up feeling energized for the start and
end of your day.
Air Times: Monday-Sunday, 6 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Do you have a comment about
programming on GVTV Channel 8? Please
call Melissa Gallegos, Public Information
Officer, at 303-486-5749. GV

WHEREAS, the City Council concurs with the White House Office
of National Drug Control Policy that legalization threatens public
health by increasing availability of drugs, undermines prevention
activities, and hinders recovery efforts while posing a significant
health and safety risk to the public from more widespread use.

A RESOLUTION OPPOSING AMENDMENT 64
WHEREAS, the City of Greenwood Village has taken an active
stance against allowing medical marijuana dispensaries or medical
marijuana cultivation operations in the Village; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has carefully considered Amendment
64, The Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol Act of 2012, and the
secondary effects of marijuana on the health, safety and welfare of
the City of Greenwood Village and its inhabitants; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GREENWOOD VILLAGE, COLORADO THAT:
The City Council of the City of Greenwood Village is opposed to
Amendment 64, The Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol Act of 2012
that would make it legal for anyone twenty-one years or older to
possess and consume up to one ounce of marijuana.
READ, PASSED AND APPROVED
THE 10TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2012.

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GV N E W S L E T T E R

PG. 7

GOVERNMENT

ENSURING A SAFE

community

WHAT WOULD YOU DO?

It may seem like it can only happen in movies or narrated in your favorite non-fiction book, but what if you find yourself or your family in a
life-threatening situation and you have a leading role. What would you do? Would you know how to react? Sometimes what may seem as an
easy decision will be one of the most difficult to make and any wrong move could cost you.
The Greenwood Village Police Department wants citizens to be prepared with critical information to know if you ever find yourself in a trying
situation that puts you in the wrong place at the wrong time. Knowing proper procedures to follow will be vital to surviving any dangerous
situation or confrontation.

DATE RAPE
Date Rape is when someone forcibly has sex with someone
else. The rapist might use physical and verbal threats,
emotional blackmail, or alcohol and drugs. Rapists are not
always strangers and anonymous attackers. Rapists could be
your friend, a boyfriend or ex-boyfriend, a co-worker,
someone you meet at a social gathering, or someone you
love and trust. Even if you know your attacker, it is still
rape.
Date rape can happen to women of all ages but young
women between 15 and 24 are at highest risk. Rape is
committed by men of all ages but the largest group of
offenders is between the ages of 17 and 30 years of age.
Men can be victims, too.

PREVENTION
• Avoid secluded places.
• Don’t spend time alone with someone who makes you feel
uneasy or uncomfortable.
• Never leave a social event with someone you have just met
or don’t know well.
• Stay sober and aware. If you’re with someone you don’t
know very well, be aware of what’s going on around you
and try to stay in control.
• Don’t accept drinks from other people. If someone offers
to get you a drink, go with the person to order your
drink. Open containers yourself and keep your drink with
you at all times, even when you go to the bathroom. If
you realize you left your drink unattended, pour it out.
• If you feel drunk and haven’t consumed any alcohol — or,
if you feel like the effects of drinking alcohol are stronger
than usual — get help right away.

DATE RAPE DRUGS

The Greenwood Village Police Department works to protect
residents and businesses from crime, but to effectively sustain a
crime-free environment requires an active, engaged, and aware
community. Remember — the most important single act you can

do is to be aware of your surroundings at all times and call the
Police to report crimes or suspicious activities! By going with
your instincts, your actions could help deter a crime in progress or
save the life of a neighbor.

PG. 8

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Rohyponol and GHB are called the date rape drugs because
when they are slipped into someone’s drink, a sexual assault
can take place without the victim being able to remember
what happened.
Rohyponol (“roofies,” “roopies,” “circles,” “the forget pills”)
works like a tranquilizer. It causes muscle weakness, fatigue,
slurred speech, loss of motor coordination and judgment, and
amnesia that lasts up to 24 hours. They look like an aspirin
— small, white and round — and are colorless and flavorless.
When dissolved in liquids, they can take effect in as little as
20 minutes.
GHB (also known as “liquid X,” “salt water,” or “scoop”) also
causes quick sedation. Its side effects include drowsiness,
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continued from page 8
nausea, vomiting,
headaches, dizziness, coma
and death. The drug’s most
common form is a clear
liquid, although it can also
be a white, grainy powder.

WHAT TO DO
IF YOU HAVE
BEEN RAPED
• Get medical attention as soon as possible.
• Call a friend or family member who can be
with you and give you support.
• Report the rape to the Police by calling 9-1-1.
• Preserve all physical evidence of the assault.
Do not shower, wash, or change your clothes.
• If you think you have been assaulted while
under the influence of Rohyponol or GHB,
seek help immediately. Try not to urinate
before providing urine samples; collect any
glasses from which you drank.
• Write down as much as you can remember
about the assault.
• Don’t isolate yourself. Rape is a crime and
should be reported.
• Get counseling and call your nearest rape crisis
center.
For more information, please call the Greenwood
Village Police Department at 303-773-2525. GV

CHECK OUT THE STATS

OF

interest

2012 GENERAL ELECTION —
NOVEMBER 6, 2012
The 2012 General Election will be
conducted on Tuesday,
November 6, 2012, by
Arapahoe County. This will
be a Vote Center Election.
Early Voting and Mail
Ballots will also be available.
The Voter Registration
Deadline is Tuesday,
October 9, 2012.

VOTE CENTERS
Vote Centers are similar to
Poll Voting. On Election Day,
any voter in Arapahoe County may
vote at any Vote Center, regardless of where they
live in the county. Arapahoe County will have 32 vote centers on
Election Day. There are two Vote Centers located in the Village:
• Greenwood Community Church, 5600 East Belleview Ave,
Greenwood Village, CO 80111;
• Hope United Methodist Church, 5101 South Dayton Street,
Greenwood Village, CO 80111.
Election Day Vote Centers will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
For a complete list of Vote Centers, visit www.arapahoevotes.com.

MAIL-IN BALLOTS
Electors who are Permanent Mail-in Voters will still receive their ballot
by mail unless they change their preferred method of voting. Village
electors who are Permanent Mail-in Voters will receive their mail ballots
from Arapahoe County beginning Monday, October 15, 2012.
Residents may mail their completed ballots to Arapahoe County or drop
them off at City Hall, 6060 Quebec Street. Mail Ballots must be
returned to the County Clerk no later than 7 p.m. on Election Night.

EARLY VOTING
•
•
•
•

44% of victims are under age 18
80% are under age 30
1 in 6 women will be a victim of sexual assault
54% of sexual assaults are not reported to
Police
• 2/3 of assaults are committed by someone
known to the victim
• 38% of rapists are a friend or acquaintance

Early Voting will be conducted from Monday, October 22, 2012
through Friday, November 2, 2012. Early Voting locations will be open
on Saturday, October 27, 2012. To see a list of Early Voting Locations,
visit www.arapahoevotes.com.

ELECTION DAY DRIVE-THRU
DROP OFF LOCATION
On Monday, November 5, and on Election Day, Tuesday, November 6,
the Village will be conducting a drive-thru drop off location at City
Hall. The business hours to drop off your ballot on Monday are from
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Election Day from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. GV
OCTOBER 2012 |

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PG. 9

GOVERNMENT

winter

GET READY FOR

GREENWOOD VILLAGE IS
READY FOR THE SNOW SEASON
The Village Public Works Department is ready for the snow
season. The Greenwood Village Snow and Ice Control Plan
will be implemented to enhance the safety for citizens and
minimize disruptions to the traveling public.

SNOW SHIFT HOURS
Village personnel who perform road and park maintenance
during the summer months also conduct snow and ice
removal operations in the winter. A weather service provides
up-to-the-minute information regarding weather conditions.
Snow shift hours begin when a snowstorm begins. There are
three shifts with 12 to 13 personnel on each shift. The shift
hours are 5 a.m. to 1 p.m., 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. and 9 p.m. to
5 a.m., all days of the week, to include holidays. In order to
ensure that all equipment is available, two mechanics are
on-call for each shift to handle any equipment problems.

EQUIPMENT
The Village owns and maintains a variety of vehicles to
ensure effective snow and ice control operations. Equipment

includes 12 plow trucks, one anti-icing truck, one slide-in
tanker, one grader, and one loader with plow for snow
removal operations on roadways. In addition, there are three
ATVs (All-Terrain Vehicles), six small pickup trucks with
plows and many hand-held snowblowers and shovels used to
clear the trails, sidewalks and parking lots.

ICY CONDITIONS
To help prevent unsafe traveling conditions caused by
freezing, Village crews may apply anti-icing material to first
priority roadways. After ice has formed on roadways, IceSlicer is used. Ice-Slicer is a natural, homogenous product
which has superior melting power, is less corrosive, effective
at lower temperatures, and less harmful to concrete, wildlife,
and vegetation than the traditional salt and sand mix. IceSlicer leaves minimal residue that needs to be swept up after
storms, therefore reducing the particulate in the air which has
a major positive effect on improving the air quality.

FIRST PRIORITY ROADWAYS
All roadways in the Village are classified into either first or
second priority. The first priority routes include the high
volume roadways that connect major sections of the
community, all school bus routes and residential roadways
which have been designated as main thoroughfares. Heavy
snow accumulations may require repeated passes over priority
one roadways before priority two roadways are plowed.
Operations are repeated until the storm stops and all roadway
surfaces are cleared to ensure accessibility and safety.

SECOND PRIORITY ROADWAYS
Snow and ice control operations begin in secondary areas
(residential neighborhoods) after first priority roadways have
been cleared. Snow is plowed and piled to an area that does
not block traffic flow. Snow cannot be piled in the center of
the roadway because thaw/freeze conditions will cause ice on
the roadway. Residential roadways are not plowed from curb
to curb to avoid covering sidewalks and blocking driveways.
Removal of snow piles will only occur when safety or
accessibility has been jeopardized. If possible, remove
vehicles from the roadways during storms for better clearing
of snow.

USE CAUTION WHEN
DRIVING NEAR SNOWPLOWS
All GV residents and businesses are required to remove snow
from sidewalks within 24 hours after accumulation.

PG. 10

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When driving near a snowplow, slow down and use caution.
Give plow drivers plenty of room so they can do their job
efficiently and safely.

GOVERNMENT

CONCRETE/ASPHALT TRAILS,
SIDEWALKS AND PARKING LOTS
The Village plows snow from concrete and asphalt trails, and
some sidewalks and parking lots. First priority trails are those
leading to and from schools. The parking lot at Village
Greens Park is the responsibility of the Village along with
snow removal from sidewalks and parking lots at City Hall,
Curtis Arts & Humanities Center and the Maintenance
Facility. These facilities are also first priority for snow
plowing and are cleared simultaneously with the first priority
trails. The parking lots in other Village owned parks are then
cleared. During the average snowstorm, it takes about eight
hours to clear trails, sidewalks and parking lots. Crews often

start as early as 4 a.m. Trail crews periodically check trails for
problem areas if the temperature remains below freezing for
extended periods of time. Thaw/freeze conditions can cause
new ice on trails, sidewalks and parking lots; always use
caution when walking on these during periods of freezing
weather.

QUESTIONS OR TO REPORT
SNOW AND ICE ISSUES
For more information regarding snow and ice control in the
Village, please call Laird Thornton, Public Works Manager, at
303-708-6155 or after-hours, call 303-708-6100. GV

RESIDENTIAL SIDEWALKS AND DRIVEWAYS
The law in Greenwood Village requires all residents and businesses
to remove snow and ice from their sidewalks within 24-hours after
accumulation. This requirement also includes removal of snow and
ice from sidewalks in the front and side of a residence (corner

lots). This requirement does not extend to walkways leading from
the sidewalk to the residence nor to sidewalks or trails abutting the
rear property of a residence. Clearing snow around mailboxes is
also the responsibility of the occupant.

OCTOBER 2012 |

GV N E W S L E T T E R

PG. 11

GOVERNMENT

ENHANCING OUR

community

POWER OUTAGES
IN GREENWOOD
VILLAGE
HOW RESIDENTS
AND BUSINESSES
CAN PREPARE

As a homeowner, we all have
experienced that moment when you
wake up to find your electricity out,
while waiting patiently as crews work
to restore power. Or as a business
owner, when your office goes dark in
the middle of an important meeting,
or during the lunch hour causing
frustration with the threat of losing
business, wages, and food.
Power outages affect everyone and that
is why the Greenwood Village City
Council met with members of Xcel
Energy in September to discuss power
outages in the Village and learn the
remedies Xcel Energy has in place to
reduce power outages in the future.

SOURCE OF POWER
Xcel Energy uses a variety of fuel
sources to deliver electricity to homes
and businesses. Some of the major fuel
sources include coal, natural gas,
hydro, wind power, and solar. Power is
carried to your home or business
through an electric distribution
system. Electricity is generated at a
power plant and distributed by highvoltage transmission lines through
various distribution systems until it
reaches your home or business.

CAUSES OF
POWER OUTAGES
There are many causes of interruptions
to electrical power. Weather-related
power outages like lightning strikes,
extreme heat, ice, high winds and
tornadoes can cause widespread
outages. Non-weather related power

PG. 12

outages can be caused by humans,
trees, equipment failure, damage by
animals, and cable failures.

XCEL ENERGY
OUTAGES REGULATED
BY CPUC QUALITY
OF SERVICE PLAN
Xcel Energy is regulated by the
Colorado Public Utilities Commission
(CPUC). As part of a Quality of Service
Plan (QSP) with Xcel to maintain a
certain level of electric reliability, the
QSP establishes performance measures
called Reliability Warning Thresholds
(RWT) for each of the company’s nine
operating regions in Colorado.
If Xcel Energy’s reliability performance
does not meet the RWT in a region
for two consecutive years, the
company will be required to pay bill
credits to customers in the affected
region. Customers who experience
outages that last more than 24 hours
will receive a bill credit of $50. Those
who experience more than six outages
in a year that last more than five
minutes each will receive the same bill
credit amount. Outages caused by
major events (e.g. snowstorm) do not
apply to these credits.

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XCEL ENERGY
INVESTMENT IN
UPDATING FACILITIES IN
GREENWOOD VILLAGE
In 2012, Xcel Energy has replaced
nearly 21,500 feet of cable in the
commercial and residential areas of the
Village. As required by the CPUC
Quality of Service Plan, Xcel continues
to identify segments of cable that need
to be replaced. Since 2011, Xcel
Energy has replaced more than four
miles of feeder cable and eight miles of
residential cable.

PREPARE YOUR HOME
AND BUSINESS
FOR AN OUTAGE
Resident Checklist
3 Keep Xcel Energy phone number
handy — 1-800-895-1999.
3 A phone that does not require
electricity (cordless phones do not
work without electricity).
3 Flashlights and batteries.
3 Battery-powered radio or television
and non-electric alarm clock.
3 Bottled water and non-perishable
food with manual can opener.
3 First aid kit.

GOVERNMENT

3 Car adapters/chargers for cell
phones and laptop
computers.
Business Checklist
3 Keep Xcel Energy phone
number handy —
1-800-895-1999.
3 Walk through a response
plan with key employees to
make sure you are ready if
your business loses power.
3 Locate your electrical supply
panels and know how to
shut off power.
3 Identify equipment power
switches.
3 Make sure you and your
staff have an outage plan for
all critical equipment.
3 Maintain emergency
lighting.
3 Cash registers: Have a nonelectrical alternative as a
backup.
3 Computers: Protect
computers from power
surges with good quality
surge protectors. Prevent
data loss with automatic
backup programs and
battery backup systems.
3 Electronic door locks:
Ensure these can be bypassed
manually.
3 Motorized equipment: Turn
equipment off to reduce the
electrical load when power is
restored.
3 Refrigeration: Keep
refrigerators and freezers
closed to minimize food loss.
Freezers, when full, can keep
food frozen for about two
days if unopened.
3 Ventilation: Do not attempt
to operate machinery if
ventilation, safety or fire
suppression systems are not
working.
3 If using a portable generator
for backup power during an
outage, follow generator safety rules to avoid deadly mistakes.

WHO SHOULD
RESIDENTS AND
BUSINESSES CALL
TO REPORT
AN OUTAGE
To report an electric outage,
citizens are asked to call 1-800895-1999. Please contact Xcel
Energy as soon as you
experience an outage, even if
your neighbor has made contact
so that Xcel can obtain a more
accurate idea on the severity
and extent of the outage. Xcel
recommends before you call to
check your breakers and fuses.
Occasionally, a fuse in the
home causes the outage.
Once Xcel Energy is notified of
the outage, a crew is dispatched
to identify the exact outage
location. Due to the complexity
of electric systems and the
variety of causes for an outage,
this process can take several
minutes, or in extreme cases,
several hours. As soon as they
determine the problem, their
customer service center is
updated with information
regarding the outage and the
expected time of restoration.

ALWAYS CALL
BEFORE YOU DIG
Always call for a “locate” to
identify all underground
utilities before you dig. Call
8-1-1 or the Utility
Notification Center of
Colorado: 1-800-922-1987.
Don’t dig within 24 inches of
these line locations once they
are verified. Xcel Energy is
committed to respond
immediately to electric service
interruptions. When power
outages occur, Xcel Energy
crews need to locate and access
the equipment quickly. If
equipment is hidden or the
doors are blocked, the length of
the outage may be extended
plus your plantings could be
damaged. GV

ORDINANCE UPDATE
MODIFICATIONS TO
PARK REGULATIONS ADDRESSING
OPEN SPACES AND TRAILS
The City Council amended Chapter 11, Article 5 of
the Village Municipal Code regarding park
regulations. The amendment included modifying
the definition of parks, natural open space areas,
and trails to address all parks, open spaces and trails
owned, leased, or operated by the Village. The prior
code omitted the Village’s open spaces and trails
from the park regulations section of the code.
The prior code stipulated the hours of operation of
the Village’s parks and did not address its open
space areas or trails. The new ordinance now
regulates the hours of operation for all parks, open
space areas and trails. Parks and open space areas
shall be open from dawn until dusk. The High Line
Canal Trail shall be open from dawn to dusk. All
other trails are open for travel at all hours to
accommodate people that use the trails for
commuting purposes as well as for people that
might use the trails for recreational purposes.
In addition, the new ordinance amended the
prohibition of motorized vehicles and firearms. The
prior code stipulated that motorized vehicles are not
allowed in any park, natural open area or trail
except on roadways intended for vehicular traffic
and open for public use. The modification to this
section allows for the use of wheelchairs and other
power-driven mobility devices (OPDMD) by
individuals with mobility disabilities in park, open
areas and on trails.
For more information, please call Parks, Trails and
Recreation at 303-486-5773. GV
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difference

MAKING A

CAN WE FIND YOU?
MAKE SURE YOUR ADDRESS IS
VISIBLE FROM THE STREET
If there is a police, fire, or medical emergency at
your home, can first responders find you fast?
Address markers that are hidden by shrubs or
trees, or ones that are non-reflecting or unlighted
are hard to spot, even by trained emergency
personnel. Your house number painted on the curb
may seem like a good idea, until that number is
covered with snow or blocked by a car.
Help us help you! Make sure your address is easily
visible. If you have a long driveway, or a shared
drive, make sure there are markers at the street, on
the house, and at forks in the drive. Large numbers,
3-4 inches high that reflect light are best. It is also
helpful if the numbers are visible from both
directions on your street and visible at night as well
as during the day. You may be wondering with
today’s technology why computers can’t just direct
responders right to the house? Technology is
making the job easier but it’s neither foolproof nor
perfect. A well-marked residence or business is the
best way to ensure that when you call 9-1-1, we
can find you!
Provided by South Metro Fire Rescue Authority

CENTENNIAL AIRPORT
PUBLIC MEETING
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 7 P.M.
GREENWOOD VILLAGE CITY HALL,
COMMUNITY ROOM
Citizens are
invited to attend a
public meeting to
learn about
current issues
regarding
Centennial
Airport. Items to
be discussed
include:
• Current noise
conditions.
• New Radar Navigation Routes (RNAV) coming in 2012.
• Review of environmental assessment and impacts resulting
from the RNAV.
• Questions and Answers.
For more information, please call District 3 Councilmember Bette Todd at
303-804-4134 or email btodd@greenwoodvillage.com.

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Learn about upcoming events
Ask questions
Hear about crime alerts and tips
Help the GVPD catch criminals
Watch current and past videos
Keep up with the status of neighborhood projects

“Follow” City of Greenwood Village on
Watch The Greenwood Village Channel on
For more information, please call Melissa
Gallegos, Public Information Officer, at 303-486-5749 or
mgallegos@greenwoodvillage.com. GV
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BUSINESS

update

GV CHAMBER
THE 2012 TASTE
OF GREENWOOD
VILLAGE IS HERE!
October 15
At The DoubleTree Hotel
7801 E. Orchard Road
Greenwood Village
When The Broncos Meet
The Chargers In San Diego
For Monday Night Football!
5:30 p.m.-Game End
Kick Off 6:30 p.m.
Join your friends, and enjoy your own
away game Skybox experience for
Monday Night Football when the
Denver Broncos take on the San
Diego Chargers in San Diego,
October 15, 2012. Come celebrate
and cheer with catering provided by
40 of the best restaurants in South
Denver and an evening of exquisite
food and outstanding wines. There
will be large screen TVs broadcasting
the Broncos vs. Chargers game,
football themed contests and events,
and an outdoor pool party complete
with specialty liquors and cigars.
Come get your game on! And a big
THANK YOU to the sponsors for
this year’s Taste of Greenwood Village:

Stevinson Automotive, Republic
National Distributing Company, The
Double Tree Hotel, Restaurant Depot,
and Kentwood Real Estate.
This year our community and fans of
food, wine, spirits, and football can
choose between two great venues for
the evening: The BOX SUITE will be
catered by 40 of South Denver’s finest
restaurants and will include an
outdoor pool party complete with
exotic spirits and cigars. Tickets for
the BOX SUITE event are $35 each,
or $50 per couple, when purchased in
advance OR choose THE
ULTIMATE SKYBOX VIP
EXPERIENCE where you’ll have
access to the BOX SUITE event plus
find all of the very best culinary
offerings paired with exclusive wine
offerings for the ultimate football
feast, carving stations and giant TVs
all in a private VIP setting with
special menus, carving stations, and
desserts.
Tickets for the ULTIMATE SKYBOX
are $75 each or $100 per couple when
purchased in advance. Go to
gvchamber.com and click on the
events tab for more information and
to purchase your tickets today or call
303-290-9922! GV

Since 1991, the Greenwood Village
Chamber of Commerce has served the
Southeast Business Corridor through
information, education, networking and
advocacy.
The Greenwood Village Chamber is a
valuable resource in growing your
business. We support and promote our
member businesses and provide
opportunities for growth. When you
take advantage of the programs, you
can:
• Learn from the expertise of
prominent business professionals
• Use an extensive network to promote
and grow your business
• Share your knowledge to help others
• Join forces with local leaders to
promote the Southeast Corridor
• Give back to the community through
special programs and events
• Find new and innovative ways to
promote your business
Visit our Web site at:
ww.GVChamber.com
E-mail us: admin@gvchamber.com
7600 Landmark Way, Suite 1615
Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Phone: 303-290-9922
Fax: 303-962-4640

Do you enjoy soup? You are definitely not alone! The
existence of soup can be traced as far back as about 6,000
BC. With the invention of waterproof clay vessels, soup
became a common mainstay meal throughout the world. Hot
rocks were used to boil the water — just think of it! At that
time only a few varieties existed, but now soup making has
fortunately evolved into a wide variety of soup types and
flavors to please any craving. Soup has become a staple meal
and is featured at Zoup!
“In good times and bad,” soup carries powerful and
intangible qualities that provide comfort and promote a
genuine sense of well-being for many people,” said Eric
Ersher, Founder and Managing Partner of Zoup! restaurants.
By selling spices to restaurants for a number of years, he
realized that he would use his own passion for spices to create
and market soup himself. The 43 unit chain based in Detroit
has exploded with their one-of-a-kind soup creations
consumers love. It became clear to Eric that there’s something
special about soup and the way it elicits thoughts of family
and health for many people. Zoup! strives to offer authentic,
soothing hand-crafted soups that are as good — and as “feelgood” — as the homemade soups our mothers and
grandmothers used to cook up.
The current Owner and Operator of the Village Zoup!, Wes
Sagawa and his wife, Edie fell in love with the look,
cleanliness, and feel of the restaurant. “We knew that our
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own love of soup would definitely catch on in the
community,” said Wes. He understood the active lifestyle of
the Village community and the appreciation of residents and
businesses for a quick and healthful meal. He likewise knew
that the creative use of the spices, wide variety of recipes, and
seasonality of the soups would appeal as well. Along with
Kory, their son and General Manager of the restaurant and
Mariko, their daughter and Assistant Manager of the
restaurant, their family-run business welcomes all ages to the
restaurant.
Zoup!’s “Something for Everyone” nutritional offerings
include low-fat soups such as Veggie Waves of Grain, Old
Fashion Chicken Noodle and Frontier 7 Bean. Dairy-free
soups like the Mulligatawny and Sesame Noodle Bowl,
vegetarian soups, including Tomato Bisque and Rustic
Vegetable Bean and Spicy Black Bean Chili and Wild
Mushroom Barley are regularly featured. Customer favorites
also include Chicken Pot Pie, Lobster Bisque and Vegetarian
Split Pea. Of the several hundreds of award-winning soup
recipes that Zoup! offers throughout the year, 12 are offered
daily. There is at least one choice each day of a gluten free,
low fat and vegetarian soup. E-mails are sent out to loyal
customers noting the individual selections for each day.
Customers can also order soups online through Facebook,
Twitter, or fax.
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All soups are available to be served as a side, cup, bowl, or sourdough bread
bowl option. Fresh sourdough, multi-grain or French bread is served with
the side, cup, or bowl option. A large assortment of sandwiches and fresh
made to order salad choices are also offered. Prices range from $4.65 to
$6.95 for a bowl of soup. Sandwiches can be prepared with a multi-grain
flat bread wrap or ciabatta or rolls as well, with each sandwich made to
order. The menu includes an array of baked goods and beverages.
Seasonal items are also popular, such as zesty Summer Berry with
Mozzarella salad or chilled Gazpacho in the summer and the Fall Pumpkin
Pie Bisque soup or Chicken Pot Pie soup. A delightful kids menu is
available as well which includes grilled cheese or peanut butter and jelly
sandwiches along with soup. All of the items on the menu are also available
in larger portions as convenient “Zoup! for Your Group™” catering,
dependent upon the party. The presentation is fantastic when it arrives at
your event or casual get together. In fact, Zoup! Fresh Soup Co., LLC was
named to the 2012 Fast Casual Restaurant Top 100 by FastCasual.com.
For additional information about the Zoup! menu, catering rewards
program, and online ordering please call 303-790-9900 or visit their website
at www.zoup.com. Zoup! is located at 9672 East Arapahoe Road. Hours of
operation are Monday-Saturday 11 a.m.-8 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Make Zoup! your home away from home for nutritious, tasty, and
convenient meals and so much more! GV

PERPLEXED OVER HOW TO
REPORT AND REMIT USE TAX?
UNSURE ABOUT OCCUPATIONAL
PRIVILEGE TAX COMPLIANCE?
PAYING MORE SALES TAX THAN
YOU HAVE TO?
Greenwood Village Taxpayer Services will offer
a Taxpayer Education Workshop in November
to assist your business with these topics and
more.
The workshop is scheduled for Tuesday,
November 6, 2012, from 10 a.m. to noon, at
Greenwood Village City Hall, 6060 South
Quebec Street. To R.S.V.P. for this workshop,
obtain more information about our class, or
have a member of the Village’s tax staff visit
your local office to provide personalized
assistance, please call Marvin Goldman, Tax
Auditor, at 303-486-8294 or email
mgoldman@greenwoodvillage.com.

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GENERAL INTEREST

OF

interest

AUTOMATED
EXTERNAL
DEFIBRILLATORS
SAVE LIVES
DO YOU KNOW
HOW TO USE THEM?

Automated External Defibrillators
(AEDs) are user-friendly devices that
untrained bystanders can use to save
the life of someone experiencing
cardiac arrest. AEDs are now located
in many public buildings and venues
and available to treat people who
experience sudden cardiac arrest
(SCA). SCA means the heart
unexpectedly and abruptly quits
beating. It is the number one killer of
Americans.

HOW DOES
AN AED WORK?
When a person loses their pulse
(resulting in rapid unconsciousness),
the heart most often goes into
uncoordinated electrical activity called
ventricular fibrillation. The heart
quivers uselessly and cannot pump
blood. The AED delivers an electric
current to the heart muscle, stopping
the quivering motion and allowing the
heart to resume effective beating.
Defibrillation is an electrical current
applied to the chest and should be
administered within three to five
minutes after collapse when possible.
After 10 minutes without
defibrillation, very few resuscitation
attempts are successful.

USING AN AUTOMATED
EXTERNAL
DEFIBRILLATOR
If you see a person suddenly collapse
and pass out, or if you find a person
already unconscious, confirm that the
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* Not for infants

person can’t respond. Shout at and
shake the person to make sure he or
she isn’t sleeping.
Call 9-1-1.
Before using an AED, check for
puddles of water near the person who
is unconscious. Move him or her to a
dry area.
Turn on the AED’s power. The device
will give you step-by-step instructions.
Pay close attention to the directions
and follow them exactly. You’ll hear
voice prompts and/or see prompts on
a screen. You would use an AED on
someone who you would do CPR on
(unresponsive, not breathing, and has
no pulse). The machine decides
whether or not to defibrillate.
To use an AED, you have to expose
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has a lot of chest hair, you may have to
trim it. (AEDs usually come with a kit
that includes scissors and/or a razor.) If
the person is wearing a medication
patch that’s in the way, remove it and
clean the medicine from the skin
before applying the sticky pads.
Remove metal necklaces and
underwire bras. The metal may
conduct electricity and cause burns.
You can cut the center of the bra and
pull it away from the skin.
Check the person for implanted
medical devices, such as a pacemaker
or implantable cardioverter
defibrillator. (The outline of these
devices is visible under the skin on the
chest or abdomen, and the person may
be wearing a medical alert bracelet.)
Also check for body piercings. Move
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GENERAL INTEREST

HARVEST TIME AT
THE SILO PARK
DEMONSTRATION GARDEN
The Village partnered with the CSU Extension — Arapahoe
County Master GardenerSM program on this year’s
Demonstration Garden at Silo Park. The Master Gardeners
planted the garden in the spring and maintained it through
the summer months. This year’s garden contains a wide
variety of vegetables, herbs, flowers and pumpkins that would
commonly be used in different salads and other common
recipes, ranging from tomatoes to lettuce, peas to broccoli,
and eggplants to basil.
The CSU Extension – Arapahoe County Master GardnerSM
have maintained the Silo Park Demonstration Gardens as an
educational opportunity for Greenwood Village residents to
learn all aspects of gardening, from planting through
harvesting. As fall approaches, we are nearing the time of year
that most vegetables are harvested. The Master Gardeners
will be donating all vegetables harvested out of the garden to
The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP).

Demonstration Garden at Silo Park.

GV FIREWORKS — BOMBS BURSTING IN AIR!

If you haven’t had a chance this year to visit the Silo Park
Demonstration Gardens, we encourage you to do so. Check
out all the different vegetables that can be easily grown and
make sure you see the giant pumpkin! If you have any
questions about the gardens, please contact Eric Ensey, Parks,
Trails and Open Space Analyst. You can also get more
information about the CSU Extension — Arapahoe County
Master GardenerSM program from the following websites:
www.ext.colostate.edu or www.arapahoeextension.org. GV

defibrillators
continued from page 18
the defibrillator pads at least one inch away from implanted
devices or piercings so the electric current can flow freely
between the pads.
Check that the wires from the electrodes are connected to the
AED. Make sure no one is touching the person, and then
press the AED’s “analyze” button. Stay clear while the
machine checks the person’s heart rhythm.
If a shock is needed, the AED will let you know when to
deliver it. Stand clear of the person and make sure others are
clear before you push the AED’s “shock” button.
Start or resume CPR until emergency medical help arrives,
until the AED tells you other directions, or until the person
begins to move. Stay with the person until medical help
arrives, and report all of the information about what has
happened, including the time(s) the shocks were given. GV
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ARTS AND RECREATION

events

RECREATION

PG. 20

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Visit
WWW.GREENWOODVILLAGE.COM
and click on Quick Links
for online registration.

ARTS AND RECREATION

events

YOUTH

Visit
WWW.GREENWOODVILLAGE.COM
and click on Quick Links
for online registration.

REGISTER NOW FOR ALL YOUTH ART AND RECREATION PROGRAMS!
For more information about youth art and recreation programs or to register call the Arts and Recreation Division at 303-486-5773.

FALL BREAK THEATER CAMP
Calling all actors! Join us during fall break to put on a
performance for family and friends. Spend the week learning
about acting through fun, interactive games and how to put
on a play. Every
participant will
receive a part to
perform in the
Greenwood
Village Fall Break
play!
Please bring a sack
lunch, water bottle
and wear comfortable
clothes. On Friday,
participants will get a
pizza party for their
hard work!
Day and Dates: Monday, October 29-Friday, November 2
Times: Monday-Thursday,
10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Friday, 12-5 p.m.
Location: Greenwood Village Council Chambers
6060 South Quebec Street,
Greenwood Village, CO 80111

GAME NIGHTS
Register online at www.greenwoodvillage.com,
or drop-in on individual nights and pay.
Mondays, November 5, 12, 19, 6 to 7 p.m.
Campus Middle School
6 to 11 years old
$4 per night or $10 session

Ages: 7-12
years old
Fee: $50
(Includes
costume,
makeup and
lunch on
performance
day)
Limit: 20
participants
Register online
at www.greenwoodvillage.com.
For more information call the Arts and Recreation Division
at 303-486-5773.

THE EMPEROR’S NEW CLOTHES
Fall Break Theater Camp is proud to present the classic fairy
tale The Emperor’s New Clothes!
Friday, November 2, 4 p.m.
Greenwood Village Council Chambers
FREE ADMISSION!

MAYOR’S HOLIDAY LIGHTING
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30
FROM 6-9 P.M.
AT CITY HALL
HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:
School Musical Performances
Santa Claus
Snow Hill (weather permitting)
Art & Recreation Activities
Hot Cocoa and Cookies
And more family fun!!
Tickets available November 1-29
at Parks, Trails and Recreation Counter.
For details call the Recreation Division at 303-486-5766.

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ARTS AND RECREATION

events

YOUTH

Visit
WWW.GREENWOODVILLAGE.COM
and click on Quick Links
for online registration.

REGISTER NOW FOR ALL YOUTH ART AND RECREATION PROGRAMS!
For more information about youth art and recreation programs or to register call the Arts and Recreation Division at 303-486-5773.

JR. MASTERS

THE TINY ART STUDIO

If your child loves painting and wants
to improve their skills then this is the
art class for them!

This new art program introduces
preschoolers to the arts through fun
hands-on art projects. Each program
introduces preschoolers to a new art
medium and technique.

Program will teach participants how to
blend and mix colors, create value and
texture in a painting and more!
Throughout the program participants
will create a representational, abstract
and non-representational painting
based on an object or image of their
choice that they MUST bring with
them to the first day of class.
Days and Dates:
Tuesdays, November 6, 13, 20
Time: 4:15 to 5:30 p.m.
Location:
Curtis Arts & Humanities Center
2349 East Orchard Road,
Greenwood Village, CO 80121
Ages: 6 to 12 years old
Fee: $50 (all supplies included)
Limit: 20 participants

Day and Time:
Mondays, 4:15-5 p.m.
October 29 — Boo!
Build your
own
Halloween
monster
out of clay!
Wear your
costumes!
November 19 — Turkey Prints
Make a fingerprint turkey on a
placemat for Thanksgiving!

Location:
Curtis Arts & Humanities Center
2349 East Orchard Road,
Greenwood Village, CO 80121
Ages: 3 to 5 years old
Fee: $10 for each program
Limit: 15 participants per program

Register online at
www.greenwoodvillage.com.
For more information call the Arts and
Recreation Division at 303-486-5773.

Register online at
www.greenwoodvillage.com.
For more information call the Arts and
Recreation Division at 303-486-5773.

CANVAS AND COOKIES

PG. 22

Celebrate the holiday season by
creating a holiday themed painting to
give as a gift. While painting
participants will enjoy delicious
holiday cookies!

THE NEW IMAGE OF
PHOTOGRAPHY
Photoshop has changed the image of photography. What
used to be “capture the moment” is now “change the
moment.”
Hank Fanelli, photographer and GVAHC member, has
made the transition from historical to contemporary
photography. He presents a storyline about the process
and calls them “pre-photoshop and “post-photoshop”
While the pre-steps involve multiple steps from camera to
developing, the post-steps are created on the computer.
First place winner S. Brian Berkun shows the past and the
present in his photograph “Kona Honu.”
The show continues to October 19.
Come in and accept the challenge as to what is pre and
what is post. GV

CURTIS
CENTER
EXHIBITS
GV
ARTISTS
In keeping with
bringing you the
lively and talented
art of our
Greenwood Village
residents, we are
exhibiting the
following:

First place winner Kona Honu
by S. Brian Berkun.

December 3-14, features the works of Bong Kim and Roberto
Ruschena. Meet the artists at a luncheon on December 6, 12 p.m.
December 17-28, we bring you the works of Ginger Sweet and
work from a Youth Art Class. GV